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At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to millions of Australians. Operating over 13,000 km of high-voltage transmission lines and 128 substations across NSW and the ACT, we connect electricity generators to the distribution network—powering homes, businesses, and communities.
As the energy sector evolves, we’re growing our workforce to drive innovation and transformation.
The Opportunity
Are you ready to lead quality assurance across complex infrastructure projects that strengthen the resilience of NSW’s power system? At Transgrid, we are seeking a seasoned Project Quality Manager to play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of our Class B high-voltage substation projects.
Based at our Wallgrove or Ultimo office, this role is critical in embedding a culture of excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement. You’ll oversee the full quality management lifecycle, from design and procurement to installation and commissioning, ensuring every phase aligns with ISO 9001:2015 standards, regulatory requirements, and Transgrid’s Project Management Framework. This opportunity is split between being on-site and within one of our major office's / depots with some hybrid flexibility at time, this role does require travel in order to deliver the best work.
This is a high-impact role suited to an experienced quality leader who thrives on strategic thinking, operational execution, and driving collaboration across internal teams and delivery partners.
A Day in the Life at Transgrid
Your day-to-day will be varied and engaging, with responsibilities that span strategic planning, operational oversight, and stakeholder engagement:
* Develop and implement a tailored Project Quality Management Plan (PQMP) aligned with industry and regulatory standards.
* Lead quality assurance strategies across all project phases, initiation through to commissioning.
* Conduct internal reviews and prepare for external audits and regulatory assessments.
* Review and endorse Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), supplier Quality Plans, and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) protocols.
* Proactively lead issue resolution and non-conformance management across project interfaces.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Procurement, Project Controls, and Safety.
* Provide coaching and mentorship to project team members and embedded quality personnel.
* Ensure seamless integration of QA systems across multiple substation locations and delivery packages.
About You
You are a detail-oriented leader with deep experience in quality management for major infrastructure or high-voltage energy projects. You bring a proactive mindset and the ability to influence at all levels, ensuring quality is not only achieved but continually enhanced.
To Succeed In This Role, You Will Have
* Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, or Quality Management.
* Certified Lead Auditor – ISO 9001:2015, with a strong audit track record.
* 15+ years' experience in QA/QC roles across complex infrastructure programs.
* Proven ability to lead and implement risk-based assurance frameworks and governance structures.
* Strong commercial and contractual acumen with the ability to translate requirements into deliverable QA obligations.
* Experience with QA systems and tools (e.g., TeamBinder, SharePoint, Power BI).
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring capabilities.
* A strong understanding of HSE integration within QA practices.
At Transgrid, we empower our people with a well-rounded benefits package designed to support their personal, professional, and social well-being, helping them deliver their best work every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.
Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. Here you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.
Applications close on the 20th of June 2025 - Apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning
* Industries
Utilities, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Energy Technology
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